For a taste of modern Bordeaux cooking, head to this hot spot where chef Rudy Ballin, a disciple of Anne-Sophie Pic, dishes up superb and surprising creations from the open-plan kitchen: scallops with green apples and liquorice, smoked beef with coffee and cinnamon, spicy quinces with white-chocolate ganache. The relaxed chic private home decor (white walls, modern art, comfy sofas) and friendly atmosphere are a perfect match for the cuisine.

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